Reeders, Cornelisse and their co-authors accused the TGA delegate of “listing the benefits of use as risks of use”, which they argued “perhaps a prejudgment of the scheduling decision”. The TGA has claimed that there is a “high potential for misuse and abuse of alkyl nitrites for euphoric properties, and as sex aids due to their muscle relaxant properties” in “particular sections of the community”. The proposal would list alkyl nitrites in schedule 9, along with the most serious drugs and effectively criminalise possession and use. Poppers dilate the user’s blood vessels, helping receptive sexual partners comfortably enjoy anal sex.
